Environment
WA wants to capture the natural gas leaking from landfills
Legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would require methane collection systems at certain landfills.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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Environment
Shrinking WA kelp and eelgrass beds draw legislative attention
Scientists look for ways to restore these important components of the ocean ecosystem.
Environment
WA wind power farms may conflict with habitat preservation projects
Projects addressing alternative power issues sometimes pit environmentalists vs. environmentalists.
Politics
WA legislators prepare for long list of climate change bills
Lawmakers could look at more than a dozen climate proposals addressing carbon reduction and other environmental issues.
Environment
New electricity project in WA takes a twist on hydropower
An effort to generate energy along the Columbia through a concept called 'pumped storage' has drawn pushback from tribes and environmental groups.